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Home to 378 Livestock industry hall of famers

Explore the innovators, the pioneers, the visionary leaders and notable contributors to the livestock industry. You can use the search bar to select a topic or year. All inductees are listed in chronological order (as best known). Please check out the alphabetical listing of all inductees below.

Foster C. Palmer | 1964

Leading agricultural communicator served as mentor to many livestock industry leaders. 1888-1979 | Artist: Joseph Allworthy (1892-1991)...

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Allan B. Kline | 1963

Influential farm leader and policy advisor, Kline was president of the American Farm Bureau Federation from 1947 to 1954 and served as...

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Otto G. Nobis | 1962

Noted Angus breeder, judge and active leader for American Angus Association and the International Live Stock Exposition. 1888-1971 |...

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Evan F. Ferrin | 1961

Professor Ferrin was one of the nation’s most respected swine judges and a leading swine scientist, pioneering swine improvement through...

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Ezra Taft Benson | 1960

Farmer who served as the 15th United States Secretary of Agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and as...

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Robert Justus Kleberg, III | 1959

President & CEO of the famed King Ranch, which was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1961, and creator of the Santa Gertrudis...

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Albert Edward Darlow | 1958

Accomplished livestock judge, mentor and agriculture professor - Darlow helped transform the state of Oklahoma from a row crop state into...

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Arlie Max Mucks, Sr. | Inducted 1958

Wisconsin sports legend, University of Wisconsin professor and director of the International Live Stock Exposition. 1891--1967 | Artist:...

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Fernand Edwin Mollin | 1957

Served as secretary of the American National Live Stock Association (later, the American National Cattlemen’s Association) from 1929 to...

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Frederick Pabst, Jr. | 1957

Frederick Pabst, Jr. established Pabst Farms which was known throughout the country for its top breeding programs, best land management...

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F.M. Simpson | 1955

Longtime instructor and livestock marketing director at the state and national levels. Life Dates Unknown | Artist: Joseph Allworthy...

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Jay Laurence Lush | 1956

Jay Lush is known as the father of modern scientific animal breeding. 1896-1982 | Artist: Joseph Allworthy (1892-1991) Impact &...

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George Henry Hammond | Inducted in 1953 or 1954

A pioneer in the use of refrigerated railcars for the transport of fresh meat. 1838-1886 | Artist: Joseph Allworthy (1892-1991) Impact &...

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Jack Turner | 1955

From 1946 to 1955, Jack Turner was secretary of the American Hereford Association and a noted judge. Life Dates Unknown | Artist: deJori...

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Walter A. Bermingham | 1954

Walter Bermingham was the first press agent for the International Live Stock Exposition. Life dates unknown | Artist: James Murray Haddow...

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Charles Jackson Lynn | 1954

Lynn served as president of the American Shorthorn Breeders Association and was inducted into the Indiana Livestock Breeders Hall of...

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William Henry Wood Prince | 1954

Successful businessman and philanthropist, Wood Prince was responsible for modern upgrades and efficiency gains at the Union Stock Yards...

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Luther Abraham Weaver | 1954

Noted swine judge and research, Weaver was also president of the American Society of Animal Production. 1886-1962 | Artist: Joseph...

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William J. O'Connor | 1953

Long time employee at the Union Stock Yard and Transit Company in Chicago, O'Connor was also a director of the International Live Stock...

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Phineas Stephens Shearer | 1953

Winning livestock judging competitor and coach, Shearer created a long lasting legacy at Iowa State University that is still thriving...

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